Sunday, November 14, 2010

Day 7: Bollywood Cowgirl

No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to wear this shirt without this necklace. Which is weird, because they really do not  go together. I think its something about the utilitarian character of the shirt, it just begs to be dripping in jewels. This necklace is one that I made for myself, out of precious things I had hoarded over several years...an enameled brass belt buckle from India, turquoise and Czech glass beads, and a solitary pearl. Its one of my favorite pieces. You can't really see it, but it ties in the back with the most gorgeous vintage French silk ribbon, striped in crimson, fuchsia, chartreuse, and navy. *le sigh*.


Do you know what I've realized from all these outfit posts? I am incredibly pigeon toed! Who knew! Also, please excuse my dorky pose...Mom wanted me to pretend I had a lasso, but I opted for Rodeo Queen (as usual).


Levi's curvy 528s, Marshall's; Buffalo plaid shirt, Delia*s; Jeffrey Campbell boots, The Rack; Green woven belt, Target?; Self made necklace; Indian bangle, thrifted; Liz Claiborne earrings, Meier and Frank

And here is what I wore for the titanic failure that was last night's benefit. Ugh. But I loved the outfit! This dress is amazing...I found it in the Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop in my hometown when I was still in high school. Its from the 70s, and the label is in Korean. I have thrifted a lot of Korean tailored pieces over the years, and they seem to be the only clothes that REALLY fit my very petite frame. I can hardly wait for fall each year, so that I can wear this beauty (its very warm! a wool/poly blend, I think.).


Vintage tweed dress, thrifted; Crocheted tights, Urban Outfitters; Irregular Choice boots, Modcloth; AWESOME snake bracelet, Target.

P.S. Today was much, much better, for several reasons, not the least of which was that I slept in til noon and had leftover thai for breakfast. Also, no more events to plan until January! Hurrah!


8 comments:

  1. you have some seriously gorgeous jewelry, my friend. i totally get that you have to wear that necklace with that shirt. i love the opposite-ness of the two pieces, they just seem to work so well together.

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  2. that necklace is BEAUTIFUL and i totally agree that buffalo check needs to be dressed up. maybe when I finally get around to wearing the plaid shirt i included in my 30for30, i'll add some pearls? :) you may have inspired me.

    also, get outta here. leftover thai is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. and i'm also a big fan of sleeping until noon. and i lovelovelove jeffrey campbell. those boots are fantastic.

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  3. oh and i love that your mom takes your outfit photos, too :)

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  4. wow, I LOVE what you wore to the benefit. That dress is so unique and the tights look phenomenal too!

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  5. My mom is a great photographer. The first few days were a bit awkward, but now we're just having fun. I love it because its something totally dorky we can do together...also, as an artist, her eye is really good, and i trust her judgement.

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  6. I LOVE your necklace! It's so unique, that's the great thing about DIY jewelry! And the color looks great against the red plaid.

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  7. I would have loved to share with my mum something fun!Your jewelery is fine and your outfits unusual but great!Have you been to India?

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  8. Your hair is getting so long! I can't wait to see you over break! :)

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